Publisher's Synopsis
What is youth work? and 'what do youth workers do?' are questions frequently asked of youth workers by other professionals and policy makers as well as members of the general public. This book answers these questions in a clear and concise manner offering a rationale for the professional base of intervention a purposive relationship with young people. The author(s) explore the structural and theoretical base for youth work, its history and development, ethics and values, key issues that have emerged over time and the current contexts and constraints of practice.
